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A18 YUM

2003 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,563 mi
Last recorded76,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class91,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,534 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,468 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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A18 YUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 91,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 YUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 YUM registered?

A18 YUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is A18 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 YUM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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